Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church Meeting October 21, 2021 Virtual Meeting Minutes Members Present: Corey Jannicelli, Letty Hardi, Marybeth Connelly, Laura Hull, Ellen Gross, Katharine Stewart, Mary Sellers, Ed Henderson, Elise Neil Bengtson Guests: Keith Thurston (CATCH Foundation), Joe Muffler (Mill Creek) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Laura Hull at 9:37 am. Receipt of Public Comments  No comments were received Minutes: September minutes were approved with edits New Business: Founders Row II  Guest Joe Muffler from Mill Creek presented an overview of the proposed mix-used development project. o Presentation focused on sustainability, retail along Broad St., and designated co-working space o The project will include updates to the streetscapes, traffic calming and underground lines. o 3,000 square foot plaza is designed a balance of greens and hardscape seating. o Plan to incorporate art into the plaza design which the Arts and Humanities Council can help be part of the conversation. o Recommendation made to have artist work with the schools to help identify the direction of the art. o There is no grocery store proposed for Founders Row II o Recommendation to highlight the history of Gravel Bank, Shoe Shop and Barber Shop previously located in the area. Strategic Plan  Plan to schedule time at future meeting to review/revamp strategic goals  If available, a copy of the old strategic plan should be shared prior to the next meeting Old Business: Digital Inventory/ Falls Church Art Walk  Recommend promoting the work in a press release to the Newspress, DCist, Tyson Reporter, and the high school newspaper. 1   Consider creating a rack card or yard signs with QR Codes to help promote the project  Access to the page can be found through this link - https://sites.google.com/view/falls-church-art-walk/home Roundtable Discussions  Creative Cauldron o Now offering Live/In-person performances at 50% capacity o Student showing of Having Our Say o Upcoming Aesop’s Fables and Holiday Cabaret  Cherry Hill o Holiday Teas and Holiday Shoppe are planned for this December  Falls Church Arts o Successful Plein Air festival last weekend  Tinner Hill Historic Foundation o State Historic Marker to be installed outside Henderson House  VPIS o Fall Membership Meeting scheduled for November 7 with speakers on environmental approaches o Christmas Tree Festival is scheduled for Dec 3-5 at Four Provinces  Schools o Hosting special Mickey Mouse Concert on Sunday 24 in new auditorium o School spaces are available for community rental including auditorium  City Council o Underspending in City budget is due to staff vacancies o The Council is looking for community feedback on use of ARPA Funding Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 11:04 AM Next Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 16 Submitted: By Corey Price 2